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HOLY BLOODY ALL THE EXCLAMATIONS. Rooster Teeth is in Australia for the first Australian RTX. Let me repeat.

There is an official convention – in AUSTRALIA – that's for Rooster Teeth fans.

Six years ago, I learned that Matt, Geoff, and Griffon would be coming to Sydney, Australia for a pop culture convention a few months later. I was a huge fan of RT, but I didn’t want to go to the convention alone. It was then that it hit me – maybe there are others who might not want to go alone either..?

I created a forum and scoured every single Australian group on the site. I made a template paragraph of text, and off I went – posting a comment on every single profile, inviting them to the forum – to the event. Little did I know that some of the best friends I’ll ever have, and greatest people I’ll ever know, would come from that.

The following year (a few months after), the event came and so did my new friends. From all over Australia, people had come to see Rooster Teeth, but more excitedly (to me) about 20 people had also come to meet their new friends from the Internet. A few days later, the RTOZ concept was born. A few months after that – Roo Teeth was formed, and it’s been expanding ever since.

My passion for the community and bringing people together was solidified that weekend, and I knew that I was going to use my savings to go to the first Rooster Teeth run fan event in Austin, TX (the unofficial first RTX). Myself, LepraSaun and indiefaerie F5’d till we were blue, and finally one of us got the 3 tickets – we were ready.

I have a recap journal somewhere in this website, but I’m struggling to find it. In lieu of that – I have this gem – one of my favourite memories of the whole trip: The three of us reading for Tucker, Tex, and Sister.

With a Facebook group with over 3,500 members, the Roo Teeth staff work tirelessly to ensure the mission of the group – BELONGING – is never left out of any event or interaction.

They coordinate Australian Rooster Teeth Street Team events across the country, an RTOZ every year and have a brand new, even more interactive, event on the horizon.

It’s been out of this world. Not to mention having the incredible opportunity to grow with, and contribute to, the Australian and New Zealand RT distributor, Hanabee. Without their support – I don’t know how far we’d have gotten.

I don’t know about you, but I never thought this would happen. I had no idea, not even an inkling, that the community would grow and strengthen the way that it has – in Australia and the world - and I am so bloody proud and excited that by showing our unwavering dedication, passion, and commitment to Rooster Teeth, we could help spawn an RTX of our very own.

So, at the first RTX Australia, please have the most wonderful time in the entire world. Take photos, have fun, buy merch, be safe, get your drink on, but most importantly – make new friends!You never know what you’ll achieve together, and they might be just the best you’ve mates you’ve ever had.

The holidays can bring about an abundance of feelings, both good and not so good. I would like to take a moment to spotlight those of you who may be feeling down, or worse, this holiday season.

For some people, Christmas is a time to join with friends and family, be merry and celebrate. For other people, Christmas can bring on feelings of isolation, loneliness and sadness. Everywhere you look, there are lights, advertisements and songs telling you that you should be psyched that Christmas is here. Some of us aren’t, and that can make us feel really guilty (“Stop being a bummer – it’s Christmas! Be happy!”) and alone.

To anyone who doesn’t feel loved, or like they belong (isolated) or who are spending the holidays alone, please remember this: you mean something. You mean something to the people around you; to the world. You are playing a role, changing lives and making a difference just by being you – and while you may not see it, especially when it’s darkest, I promise there is nothing about you that is pointless. There is nothing about you that is unworthy, and I am so sorry that that nagging, awful, crippling part of you is telling you those things – especially amplified by the Xmas hype – but you do belong. You are not alone. You are loved.

This holiday season, if you’re not feeling well, that is okay. You don’t have to feel good, but you do deserve to feel safe. If you don’t, there are organisations available to lend you a helping hand, and I can’t recommend them enough. If you’re feeling out of control, perhaps spiraling, calling emergency services is the best thing to do – help you, they will. I can’t stress this enough: you deserve to feel safe.

For me, sometimes it’s helpful to try and tune into your body. What’s it telling you? Are you hungry for ice cream? Do you need a nap? Do you need to go outside? Call a friend? I know I often ignore my body (unless it’s rocky road ice cream) because what it wants seems too overwhelming, or I just fight it for who-knows-why. When that happens, I just take it easy and set myself little goals. Get a glass of water, use the restroom, brush my teeth, watch a video, read a chapter, pet my dog for a while. It makes me feel accomplished and I get ice cream.

For those who are super stoked on Christmas, please remember to be patient with your loved ones who are having a tough time this season. Just this morning, a friend of mine did something that meant the world to me. She asked if I was going to be able to meet her for breakfast, and when I told her “No, I’m having trouble getting out of bed.” and was riddled with guilt. She didn’t even hesitate: “No worries, I’ll come to you. What do you want from Sbux” (yes, she called it Sbux). It was a bit further for her to drive, but it meant more to me than I could express to her. If you experience a situation that calls for it, I can assure you that your patience, kindness and compassion will go far.

Holistically, it’s important to remember the other perspectives too. There are people who are absolutely stoked that it’s Christmas time, and that’s okay too. It could be the only time a person can get off work to see family, be it a much needed break, or a spiritual time of year – Christmas is very important to some people, and while it can be tough to engage in it (or even understand it), we can still be considerate of it. The holidays aren’t a coin with two opposites sides, and that’s helpful to remember too. I personally love the crap out of Christmas, but that hasn’t stopped me from feeling sad, alone and anxious.

I wont take up anymore of your time, but I hope this season (and always) you’ll remember that no matter where you are, who you’re with, what you’re doing – you matter. You matter a lot.

I've been trying to write this for a few weeks now, but I just haven't been able to bring myself to it because when I say it out loud, it makes it so final! Alas, here goes...

Unfortunately, I wont be attending RTX Australia next year.

Jack wasn't chosen to go, and the reality is that paying for one ticket to Australia is a stretch for us, but paying for two tickets to Australia is impossible. It happens! It happens to people who live in Dallas, when RTX is in Austin.

The reason I'm making a journal about it is because I get asked pretty regularly, especially because it's getting closer. I'm so incredibly grateful to be thought of when you think "RTX Australia!" but I also can't help but feel upset every time I have to say "not going, sorry..", so I decided to write this.

In case it isn't obvious, this journal is laced with sadness, but it's a bitter sweet one. How many damn people get to say "Man, I'm so bummed out that I can't go across the world to go to a convention where all my friends from various countries will be." I'm hyper aware that it's a #FirstWorldProblem but I also can't help feeling shitty. I'm only human and I miss my friends. (There is also a small collectors part of me that's pissed I'll miss an RTX as I've been to all of them, including 2011, and this will be the first one I miss!)

I started Roo Teeth in 2010 (which feels like WAY more than almost 6 years ago), and I made friends with some of the most selfless, kind, creative, driven, trustworthy and hilarious people I will ever meet. I think fondly on all of my memories with my Roo Teeth peeps and with the Hanabee crew, and while I am really upset that I wont be there with you for this celebration, I am elated that you are being rewarded so richly for your dedication to, and support of, Rooster Teeth.

I wish, wish, wish, things were different. There's always next year! Maybe I'll see you then :)

! As for anyone going over for RTX Australia, you better be nice to my friends or I'll beat you up. !

I just wanted to say Happy Birthday to one of the best people on the face of the earth, @Warpek.

She is selfless, kind, strong, independant, hilarious, driven, and incredibly intelligent. Just being around her teaches me so much about so many things, and I really don't know where to start on my long list of why I'm grateful to be her friend.

Thank you for never giving up on me, Michelle.

Here is a picture of her rocking her orange Maid of Honour dress. Settle down boys, she's a classy lady.

I’m sorry that I didn’t write this sooner, and I’m especially sorry that I couldn’t write this for the end of the stream. As you can imagine, I was pretty overwhelmed and it took a couple days for me to recover from both the exhaustion and the awesomeness.

Over the Extra Life stream, I had a notebook that I wrote in every two hours (usually at the end of scheduled slot) and very basically outlined the highlights or big moments from each bit. These notes were what I was going to make into my closing speech, and I thought I would share some of what I have. Feel free to contribute more moments in the comments!

There were many people who were on the stream for longer than I put in the titles (e.g. Barbara, Miles, Caleb), which I love them for, and somewhere along the way Blaine showed up from Australia.

Barbara wrote a phenomenal journal thanking everyone involved in the stream. I cannot agree more with her sentiments, and hope that broadcast, tech, production and the Rooster Teeth talent team know how grateful I am for all of their incredibly hard work. There is a handful of people I’d like to express my gratitude to on top of that:- Blaine, who has been there for every stream, even when it coincided with his college graduation, and his return from a two week trip overseas. You pressed the button to make us live the first time we did this, and you’ve been a rock ever since.- Cole, for being a fucking ray of sunshine. Holy shit.- Michael, who is the most committed person I know. You don’t mess around. When you say you’ll do something, you do it. Especially if we preface it with ForTheKids.- Miles, for being the greatest showman to grace the EL stage.- Barbara, for being the glue of the stream. I know there isn’t a chance on God’s green Earth that I could have survived without you.

Jack, for being you.

On Saturday, the Rooster Teeth community created a ripple of healing in the world of sick children. Whether you donated, shared, streamed or tuned in – you were a part of that ripple, and I can’t begin to imagine how many lives that ripple has now touched. Thank you.

Hey CaitiI just wanted to show my gratitude and respect for making"The helpful journals!" I was curious to know on how long that took you to make?I've learn't allot and took what you've said into consideration and use it too the best of my ability's. I'm Nathan (17) from Sydney and i'm going into year 11 & 12 in 2015, So what you write was awesome.

rendog97FIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold

2 years ago

Hi Caiti, I just wanted to say thanks for accepting the friend request. Everyone on the site has been so awesome and although I've known of all of the RT content for a while, I just recently discovered the community. Thanks for accepting and helping me get involved more.

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LPPrinceFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold

2 years ago

Had to stop by again and say that your voice acting in the latest RWBY episode was awesome

Diggin Velvet even more now, and I'm sure more will as well

Keep up the practice and the fantastic work will continue! :)

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JeskidFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold

2 years ago

Ya finally passed me. Congrats Caiti!

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CaitiFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold
Velvet Scarlatina

2 years ago

Thanks man!

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MauriceVFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold

2 years ago

If you're interested, would you be able to join RT Radio again for it's one year anniversary on 10/10/14?

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Dave0fReck0ningFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold

2 years ago

You were on under new sponsors so I thought id say hi...Hi :) Will you be coming with Jack and Ray to PAX Aus?

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LPPrinceFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold

You seem to have been looking into a lot of fair tales lately, many of which I've never heard of. I don't have time to read them all so do you think you could recommend two or three for me to look into at present time?